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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,682.44, 381,498.72 and 149,181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,682.44, 381,498.72 and 149,181.56 is: 223,464.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,682.44 : 381,498.72 = 149,181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,682.44/381,498.72 = 149,181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,682.44x = 381,498.72 × 149,181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,682.44x = 56,912,574,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,912,574,187.60/254,682.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,464.85

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